The Delhi police said on Tuesday that three women were arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery and cash from a passenger at Lajpat Nagar metro station on August 24. Stolen gold-plated ornaments and ₹2,500 from their possession, the police said.

In an e-FIR lodged on August 30, Rakhi Chhabra reported that her gold-plated ornaments, some cash and documents were stolen. A police team examined CCTV footage from the station, which showed the three women moving suspiciously near Ms. Chhabra.